BRYAN Robson is prepared to play a waiting game in his desire to recapture experienced duo Kevin Campbell and Steve Watson.

BRYAN Robson is prepared to play a waiting game in his desire to recapture experienced duo Kevin Campbell and Steve Watson.

Robson was holding talks last night with the pair's agent with a view to keeping both at The Hawthorns next season.

The Albion boss sees both as crucial to his plans but concedes he may have to wait until after the World Cup to clinch the signings.

"Decisions will probably be made around, and about, that time because they might get other offers," he said.

Robson's pursuit of 32-year-old Watson is understandable following the impact the former Villa player had on the pitch in 29 starts last year in which he displayed not only his leadership but his versatility.

But at four years his senior and having scored just three goals in 19 starts last season, Robson has explained why skipper Campbell remains key to his plans next season.

"There are little bits of coaching that I want him to do if he stays because he is a good lad and he has ambitions to become a coach.

"We will look to help him with the youth and the reserve teams. But I still think with his experience he could be a handful for Championship defences."